Gov. Abbott Appoints Peter Rusek Judge 74th State District Court Waco

Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Andrew R. Verriere as a Superior Court judge in Contra Costa County, California, where he will preside in Department 11 at the George D. Carroll Courthouse. Verriere previously served as a Commissioner handling various cases and contributed to legislative and procedural improvements, with a background in civil and probate litigation. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Waco attorney Peter Rusek as judge of the 74th State District Court in McLennan County, succeeding Judge Gary Coley Jr. Rusek, a long-time Midway Independent School District board member and president, will serve until December 2026 and must run for election to continue. He is a shareholder at Sheehy, Lovelace & Mayfield, specializes in civil and employment law, and is active in multiple legal and community organizations. Both appointments reflect experienced legal professionals transitioning into judicial roles to fill vacancies and contribute to their respective courts.